BMW SERIE 5 2024 | Prueba 520d xDrive diesel / Test / Review en español | coches.net

After having tested the new electric BMW i5, today it is our turn to show you for the first time the new BMW 5 series with a diesel engine. Holy heavens, we are going to test a Sedan that is also a fixed diesel. After this, they are going to send us to hell. without going through purgatory but until then let's try it And if possible enjoy it So to Leo [Music] the BMW 5 series one of the historic pillars of the Bavarian firm It begins its eighth generation and does so with a wide variety of mechanical options in addition to launching the aforementioned electric version i5 offers plug-in hybrid engines in addition to the traditional diesel and traditional gasoline engines But not entirely since they now incorporate light hybrid technology so that there is no longer any BM bv series 5 with a c label like minimum They already have the eco label Another aspect in which the 5 series has also made a leap is that of size, it is now a clearly larger car than the previous one, it has grown by almost 10 cm in length with 2 cm more distance in 3g as well It is 3 cm wider and about 4 cm higher, we have a car that is already over 5 m long and has a 3 m wheelbase almost as big as the penultimate BMW 7 series where we do not perceive a great leap but rather an evolution. In the design section, this time probably aware of the clientele to which this vehicle is aimed, mainly in suits and ties or with dresses and bags of those that have a first and last name, the BMW designers have not taken their usual creative freedom of so that the new model continues to appear in series 5 seen from any angle or almost from any angle since the new model presents a less defined third volume with a greater drop of the trunk lid that we go as we say in My land is that it has the slipped ass from there these elongated optics define the new rear of the vehicle and if we incorporate the m Sport equipment package as is the case the rear bumper gains a lot of visual strength and delicacy to the touch piano black Although the trunk of the new model It has strangely lost 10 l of capacity, it still offers a good 520 l. In addition, the loading opening is quite wide for a Sedan. The interior shows shapes that clearly define the different storage spaces. Although unfortunately there is no double bottom in which to store a spare wheel accessories there are few apart from two hooks and four rings and as happens in so many cars that call themselves Premium the roof of the trunk is unupholstered by all means this trunk fits particularly well in the sense of the word come on it's great to store suitcases but not to store many bulky objects, that's what the next 5 series touring will be for, which is going to be presented between now and na. Moving on to the rear doors, we see how this BMW respects the famous hofmeister curve here with the number that represents the model or As they call the series in the house By the way, the black moldings on the windows come with the m Sport package, the standard ones are chrome, one of the good things about these traditional sedans is that you don't have to be trained to get into the second row Since the access is quite wide and we do not have to worry about bumping our heads when entering, back here you can see that this car fits perfectly in the so- called executive class to start with pure space since there is plenty for the head, the roof is very straight and the fact that it also has a 3 m wheelbase means that we can stretch out here very comfortably and speaking of comfort, the seats are very comfortable, they have a very correct height of the bench that is not too low and the right and necessary inclination of the backrest apart from the impression of space those who travel In this second row they will value details such as the panoramic roof and other optional elements, such as the four-zone climate control with regulation of the ambient temperature and seat heating in the rear backrests, we can have more USB ports and pre-installation to mount supports for tablets here we can travel like gentlemen as long as there are no more than two of us because whoever has to sit here in the middle is going to have to fight with this piece of transmission tunnel and with a backrest that is harder that on a Monday morning, once again mentioning things that are not standard in the 5 series, one of them is this tire design and the standard ones are 18 inches, the ones that come with the m Sport sona 19 package and these are Very optional, they are no less than 20 inches. What does come as standard are these handles flush with the body. The driving position of the new 5 series is still perfectly recognizable as that of a BMW. That of a more modern and technological BMW. That's right. And is that on the one hand we have the relatively classic and so recognizable design of the German brand and on the other we find a more complete and sophisticated instrumentation than ever with fewer buttons than ever And also with more screens than ever Starting with the latter, all of them brilliant and clear, a huge curved frame houses the widely configurable 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster along with an elongated 14.9-inch touch screen. A spectacular headup display projected large on the windshield is also offered BMW Has been competing with Mercedes for years Benz, let's see who is capable of making the best infotainment system, but although the two brands are quite on par, I have to say that the latest version of the BMW system is, in my opinion, a little behind, partly because of its response speed that is fast but not very fast but above all because it gives access to its numerous functionalities through this collection of icons, an organization that although it is familiar to the eye seems unnecessarily complex to me where there is no room for discussion is when we begin to talk about the impression of quality that the cabin transmits, which in my opinion is at the first level in terms of finishes, adjustments and covering materials. And almost everything we find inside this vehicle boasts very good workmanship in terms of appearance and feel. among the best, if not directly the best of the Premium category, that being said, there are some details that I would like to point out. First, the lacquered surfaces must be treated with care because if not, we already know what is happening. Second, the controls on the center console seem exquisite to me by touch. But this I see that they are made of glass more for other markets than for the European one and thirdly, while other manufacturers have already realized that touch sensors are imprecise and therefore irritating for the user, BMW is increasingly insisting on using them everywhere. We have them on the center console in the light controls and even in the seat memories that are in the doors. Lastly, the seats that this unit looks like are great and of course they are optional, they are upholstered in Merino leather and offer heating, ventilation and all kinds of electrical adjustments, including the width of the backrest Oh, don't tell me that money can't literally make your life more comfortable [Music] if with all its changes the driving position of the BMW 5 series is still very BMW, the same can be said From the front, fortunately, here excesses are just right, this sedan sports a front with character and yet discreet with a grille that is somewhat larger than before and optical groups no longer attached to it but separate that evolve the recognizable double headlights, this unit incorporates the voluminous pair shocks that come with the m Sport package that sports a marked lower lip and of course the usual black lacquered protections, it is better not to look at it too hard finally. The most elaborate hood in this new model presents a central channel that flows onto the grill, open the hood or the channel we find the diesel engine which, as a great novelty, is now part of a 48 V light hybrid system, consequently allowing us to enjoy all the advantages of the eco environmental badge as the only way to test How this engine performs is in motion, we will have to move But before leaving the Vila Sendra farmhouse that has kindly given us its facilities for this video I ask you with all the love in the world that if you like our videos you give them a like and if you don't want to subscribe [Applause] s the version 520d is at the moment the only diesel option available in the Spanish market. Its 2-liter, 4- cylinder engine is an evolution over the previous one that, in addition to having gained 7 horsepower, is accompanied by an updated eight-speed steptronic transmission and given its nature of microhybrid also a small electric generator motor that can provide a little help of 11 horses. The 197 horses declared by this diesel engine manage to move with some ease the more than 1800 kg that this BMW 520d weighs with the xdrive all-wheel drive system, in fact it accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 7.3 seconds and reaches a maximum speed of 228 km/h, but more than for power, this engine stands out because it has a good torque, specifically 400 nm, which delivers remarkable turning force from just 100 revolutions. This diesel allows us to drive in high gears quite reliably. Although on the other hand the torque converter type steptronic transmission with impeccable behavior except for what I am going to mention tends to keep the engine almost too low in revs. That is very good. Yes We want to practice relaxed driving and save fuel. But what if we want to move with greater easy and effortless dynamism, that's what the gear shift paddles come as standard and allow us to easily engage a lower gear, a second option that is reserved for the equipment package. msport is the Boost functionality that we can activate by holding down the left lever and then we have the maximum power reserve of the vehicle for 10 seconds Of course we can always activate the Sport driving mode Which will do the opposite of the normal one, that is, it will try to speed up at maximum gears, which seems quite strange to me, a diesel engine that actually has the one that [Applause] has. The equipment of the m Sport package is not limited to aesthetics and to providing some secondary driving trick, perhaps its most important contribution. It is the sports running gear with the toughest stabilizer bars, springs and shock absorbers, which also lowers the body height by 8 mm, but do not think that the m Sport makes it an uncomfortable car, much less what it does in my opinion is allow it to recover that little point of joy that the 5 series may have lost in its new generation since it is a larger and heavier car, thanks to which it is still a car that boasts an excellent relationship between driving comfort on fast roads and dynamism on second-order roads where it is frankly surprising due to the relative ease with which it moves, lacing curve after curve. Let's see, I don't want to go overboard either. It is true that the car rocks a little in the changes of support and certain lateral inertia is noticeable, but I I usually classify cars into two very different categories: those that convey confidence to me and those that don't, and this one is on the street among those that do. With the addition of the M Sport suspension, this car boasts what we expect from all BMWs, agility and stability. in equal parts, good braking capacity, precise steering plus no power, we have the necessary ingredients to make us feel that confidence that translates into security and I insist on this without getting upset because at the end of the day it is a large sedan. designed to make long journeys very comfortably and as an added value with great soundproofing of the cabin, then reviewing the main sections, it is worth choosing the diesel 520d instead of the gasoline 520i in my opinion yes and I will explain why as advantages of the 520d No It costs more than the 520i, in fact at the time of recording. This video costs 100 euros less. Furthermore, although it does not have as much power, thanks to its greater torque, it accelerates and pushes more and to round it off, of course, it consumes less fuel compared to the equivalent 5.1 l of diesel. at 5.8 [Music] gasoline clarified this point, it is worth choosing the four-wheel drive because as I see it, it depends because on the one hand the xdrive all-wheel drive provides extra security if you are going to move through cold regions and humid or if you are going to go to the snow a lot but it also means an extra 2550 and an extra consumption that rises to 5.5 L according to approval and to 6.2 L on our test ride In case you want extra Yes or Yes, also be clear that the BMW 520i cannot have it. Lastly, it is worth incorporating the m Sport sports package because if with everything I have already told you, it is not clear to you, think about it. In this way, if you can afford a 5 series, you can afford the The same thing happens to me, but in the opposite direction because I couldn't afford a car like this or with financing like this. The BMW 520d has a starting price of 60,050, which will be 62,600 in the xdrive model, so far we're fine, but if you We add all the extras that this specific unit adds with the m Sport sports package, the comfort innovation and Travel equipment packages. In addition to the panoramic roof, tinted windows and a list of individual options that does not fit on one page, we will take a huge jump to 87,050 an extra price of no less than 24,000 457 with which you could buy the odd car, especially if you look for it on cars.net where we have thousands of new and second-hand vehicle offers for that little money or for much less. There is that wedge Overall, we have already seen the good and the not so good of the new 5 series and you already know what my opinion is. But since I read it here, you write it. That's why I ask you how you see the old- fashioned diesel sedans or victims of the new order. looking forward to reading your comments, you already know that I look at them and respond to them so let's comment amicably [Music] and